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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,061.16, 786,257.89 and 187,094.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,061.16, 786,257.89 and 187,094.61 is: 280,701.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,061.16 : 786,257.89 = 187,094.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,061.16/786,257.89 = 187,094.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,061.16x = 786,257.89 × 187,094.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,061.16x = 147,104,612,821.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,104,612,821.24/524,061.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,701.23

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